University of Manchester partners with Cummins to develop future power solutions

Image (from left to right): Michael Burkinshaw, Technical Advisor - Materials Science and Engineering, University Collaborations Leader (Cummins), Philip Bonello, Reader in Engineering Dynamics (University of Manchester), Allan Matthews, Professor of Surface Engineering & Tribology (University of Manchester), Laith Al-Kazaz, Director of Advanced Engineering (Cummins) The University of Manchester has entered a five-year strategic partnership with global power leader Cummins. The collaboration will support the development of future engineering talent, as well as drive the development of innovative and sustainable power solutions. As part of the collaboration, The University of Manchester and Cummins will conduct cutting-edge research with the aim of accelerating product development of the latest generation of air handling technologies, such as e-turbos for fuel cells, together with fuel injection systems for hydrogen-based power solutions. Academics and their students will explore the future use of hydrogen in power solutions as part of the collaboration, using world class engineering equipment, test cells and laboratories. Students will also be given the opportunity to apply their learnings to a practical environment and gain valuable industry experience with Cummins. These placements will be open to all students, irrespective of academic discipline, aligning with the variety of roles available at Cummins. Dr John Clark, Executive Director for Research & Development at Cummins, said: "It's fantastic to announce our collaboration with The University of Manchester, with the partnership holding tremendous potential for both of us.